Broccolini Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
74
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Broccolini Restaurant stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 26, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, showing up four times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Cooper City restaurants. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food container stored inside handwashing sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning solution at wait station. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed fish thawing in standard water in kitchen. Operator placed item underneath running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
06-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cooked eggplants stored in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on walk in cooler shelves. -Observed accumulation of brown substance buildup on can opener holster. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an open cup in kitchen area. Operator discarded at will. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
61
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade. Operator wash and sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed a food container stored in hand wash sink at kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked eggplant and soup stored in walk in cooler. Per operator both items cooked on 09/08/2024. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with sanitizer at mop sink area. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed steak thawing in standing water at handwashing sink. Operator transfer to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster. Operator clean and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with soup stored in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
55
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed precooked chicken cold held in reach in cooler at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, chicken cooked chicken placed in unit from yesterday, chicken did not removed from unit since
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw fish stored over cooked lamb in walk-in cooler. Operator relocate raw fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -Observed operator stored marinara sauce in dishwashing machine detergent bucket.
14-15-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwashing machine sanitizer at 00 ppm. Operator changed solution. Reads at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed precooked chicken cold held in reach in cooler at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, chicken cooked chicken placed in unit from yesterday, chicken did not removed from unit since . See stop sale. -Observed butter cold held at 49F in flip top cooler. Per operator, butter placed in unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Advice operator to placed ice pack on item for quick chill. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food container stored in handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in wait station
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. After calibrate thermometer it is determined that equipment off by 7 degrees.
05-06-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked sauces and lamb stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, items cooked on 01/08/2024.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at wait station. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cornmeal.
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with sauce stored in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. -Observed a uncovered container with drinking water stored next to hand wash sink. Operator removed and stored properly.
08B-54-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed wall soiled with accumulation of black substance at dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
19
Aug 9, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2) flip top; mozzarella shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding, per employee food out of WIC, two hours ago, iced added for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pre-portioning cooked broccoli, used cell phone, then continued to work, with same gloves/ no hand wash. After manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two bottles containing blue substance, next to ice machine, Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind triple sink and dishwasher machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sauce plastic cup inside Parmesan cheese employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working on prep station.
13-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Broccolini Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Broccolini Restaurant on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Broccolini Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Broccolini Restaurant.
How does Broccolini Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Cooper City?
Broccolini Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cooper City average of 74.
Has Broccolini Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Broccolini Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Broccolini Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Broccolini Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Broccolini Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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